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Date: 2026-08-20 05:55:54+00:00UTC

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The Straits Times: Singapore, India agree to deepen cooperation in telecommunications, food safety

Four MOUs and a letter of intent were signed or exchanged at the fourth India- Singapore Ministerial Roundtable.

The Japan Times: Carlos Sainz agrees to multiyear extension with Williams

Financial terms were not disclosed for the 31-year-old Spanish driver.

The Straits Times: Man jailed 21 months for stomping on 72-year-old father’s chest, fracturing his ribs

The assault left the father, who had to call the police for help, with rib fractures and a scalp laceration.

The Japan Times: YouTube offers creators millions to not work with Netflix

For most of the last 20 years, YouTube and Netflix have been friendly competitors largely operating in separate universes.

The Straits Times: Police appeal for information on missing 77-year-old man, last seen in Bukit Merah

He was last seen near Block 3 Jalan Bukit Merah on Aug 18.

The Japan Times: China’s tax crackdown forces wealthy investors to assess their offshore trusts

The overhauled tax rules have also fueled concern that Beijing may widen its scrutiny of offshore wealth.

The Straits Times: 2,000 tech roles curated for fresh grads, workers looking to upskill, switch careers

These roles span AI, cybersecurity, data and software in over 20 companies.

The Japan Times: The time to defend the International Criminal Court is now

Despite reticence to confront destabilizing U.S. behavior, there are risks to Japan's interests and wider support for the ICC should it choose not to firmly respond.

The Straits Times: Nearly $2.2 million lost to impersonation scams on iMessage in less than 2 months

They said that about $2.2 million has been lost to such scams.

The Japan Times: ‘King Kazu,’ 59, scores twice from penalty spot to make history at Emperor’s Cup

Miura, now in his 42nd season as a professional, played a key role as third division Fukushima United thrashed non-league Oyama Soccer Club 7-0 in the Emperor's Cup

The Straits Times: Two men charged with drink driving, falling asleep behind the wheel in Geylang, Nicoll Highway

One of the men, who left his van stationary in Lorong 1 Geylang, was fined $4,600 and barred from driving for 30 months.

The Japan Times: Postwar generation takes up storyteller mantle to keep wartime memories alive

Like a relay, they hope to pass down stories from World War II to the next generation.

The Straits Times: Starbucks’ new Mofusand collaboration collection to be released on Aug 25

Each customer can purchase two pieces per item.

The Japan Times: Jose Mourinho begins second stint with Real Madrid on mission to topple Barcelona

The 63-year-old coach said he is more mature now, although he insisted he is not "more boring."

The Straits Times: Fire at NAFA workshop leads to evacuation of campus wing; no injuries reported

The fire involved air handling machinery; about 50 people were evacuated as a precaution.

The Japan Times: As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farming

Extreme weather has added urgency to the debate over whether climate change has transformed the economics of intensive agriculture designed to feed the maximum number of people.

The Straits Times: Myths and legends come alive in the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct

The Japan Times: Japan exports grow at fastest pace since 2022 on chip demand, cars and weak yen

The data shows that Japan's manufacturers have largely managed to navigate the fallout from the Middle East conflict so far.

The Straits Times: SG Arrival Card to get refreshed interface with 19 language options, passport scan autofill

The new features will be available on ICA's website from Aug 26.

The Japan Times: Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran

The U.S. leader's social media threats do not always get fleshed out or successfully acted upon as written.


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